Forklift Operative - Warehouse

Southern Recruitment Ltd T/A Driver Hire Brighton; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE options available

Umbrella options available

Job summary

Southern Recruitment Ltd T/A Driver Hire Brighton in Hailsham is seeking a reliable Forklift Operative to join a friendly warehouse team.

You will safely operate a forklift to move, load and unload goods, assist with picking and packing, and help move stock to designated locations. A valid forklift licence or training is required, along with safety boots.

Excellent pay up to £18.80 per hour with PAYE and Umbrella options; permanent opportunities may arise based on performance.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence or training.
• Own safety boots; bump cap and hi-vis provided.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift truck to move, load and unload goods.
• Load and unload deliveries and vehicles.
• Move and store stock in designated warehouse locations.
• Assist with general warehouse duties, including picking and packing.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment; follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift licence

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Forklift Operative to join a friendly warehouse team in Hailsham.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a forklift truck to move, load and unload goods.
• Load and unload deliveries and vehicles.
• Move and store stock in designated warehouse locations.
• Assist with general warehouse duties, including picking and packing.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.

Requirements:

• Valid, relevant forklift truck licence or training.
• You've got to have your own safety boots. They'll sort you out with a bump cap and hi-vis.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Good attention to detail and a strong safety awareness.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.

Why choose to work with us:

• Excellent pay rates, up to £18.80 per hour (PAYE and Umbrella options available)
• Career progression & good experience
• Possibility of securing permanent employment based on performance

If you are dependable, safety-conscious and ready to work in a busy warehouse environment, we would love to hear from you.